Of all the immigrant groups that came to the United States in the first half of the nineteenth century, which was LEAST tolerant of free African Americans?

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The Irish immigrant group was least tolerant of free African Americans in the first half of the nineteenth century. Irish immigrants were often poor and faced discrimination themselves, leading to resentment towards free African Americans who were perceived as competition for jobs and resources. The Irish also had a strong Catholic background and were often linked with conservative and pro-slavery views.

Of All the Immigrant Groups That Came to the United